Legal Definitions - reprise

Definition: A yearly payment or deduction from a property or estate, like an annuity.

Example: The lord of the manor collected a reprise of 100 pounds from each tenant every year.

Explanation: In this example, the lord of the manor collects a yearly payment, or reprise, from each tenant. This payment is a fixed amount and is deducted from the tenant's income or profits from the property. The reprise is a way for the lord of the manor to maintain his income and control over the property.